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with Rex Murphy

Does Canada's economic future lie in the West, and beyond to Asia?

On Cross Country Checkup: Go west everyone?

New census figures show Canada is tilting westward.  Economic activity is shifting west and people are following.

This news comes on the heels of the prime minister's trip to China where he reached an agreement to boost trade and relations.

What does a westward movement and beyond mean ...for today and the future?

 

With host Rex Murphy.


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Is it time to make changes to Canada's pension system?

On Cross Country Checkup: pensions

As aging boomers crowd towards retirement, others worry about the security of old age pensions.

With four workers now for each senior ...in 20 years it'll be 2:1.

Is it time to tweak Canada's pension system?

With host Rex Murphy.

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What will you be looking for when Parliament resumes?

On Cross Country Checkup: Parliament resumes

On Monday MPs pickup where they left off before Christmas.  The economy, native affairs, pipelines, healthcare, pensions are all issues that boiled over while they were away.

What will you be watching for in the weeks and months ahead?

With host Rex Murphy.

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